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Broncos WR Marvin Mims (concussion protocol) did not practice Thursday, putting his status in doubt for Sunday's game.
The NFL and NFLPA announced in a joint statement that the New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll, and running back Cam Skattebo were fined for violating the concussion protocol.
The NFL fined the Giants $200,000 for violating concussion protocol during their Week 6 win over the Eagles. Separately, Giants coach Brian Daboll was fined $100,000 and running back Cam Skattebo was also fined $15,
Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims entered the NFL's concussion protocol, tight end/fullback Nate Adkins suffered a knee injury and star cornerback Pat Surtain was ruled out in the third quarter with a shoulder injury.
The NFL sent a concussion protocol memo to all 32 teams on Saturday after New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's evaluation on Thursday night, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
The Giants were fined $200,000, while Daboll was fined $100,000 and Skattebo $15,000 for "conduct detrimental to the league."
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain ( pec ), tight end Nate Adkins ( knee ) and wide receiver Marvin Mims ( concussion protocol) were all held out of Wednesday's practice.
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NFL fines Giants, coach Brian Daboll and rookie Cam Skattebo for violating concussion protocols
The NFL levied three fines totaling $315,000 against the New York Giants for violating concussion protocol by peeking into a medical tent to check on injured quarterback Jaxson Dart during his evaluation two weeks ago.
The NFL has slammed the New York Giants, Brian Daboll, and Cam Skattebo with fines totaling more than $310K for concussion protocol violations.
The NFL concussion protocol only has five steps, while the NCAA's has six. Really though the NFL's final stage is full football activity and clearance, which is what the NCAA has, but the NCAA just splits it into two steps instead of one combined one, so the policies really are the same, including the same general terms for each stage.
Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that Mauigoa is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.